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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
3
Our wide experience highlights the need to offer what people want and to handle goods at a small profit. The store has gained popularity by following these principles and now emphasizes strong apparel items sure to appeal. Don’t buy until you have looked them through.
A local advertisement lists a wide range of dress fabrics and prices. Venetiens, manish suitings, Zibelaines, homespuns, 36 and 56 inch suiting in various colors, Thibet suiting for skirts, broadcloths, cheviots, pan Zibelaina, Scotch novelties, plaid cheviot serge, and wool fabrics for children's dresses are offered from 25c to $1.25 per yard with emphasis on value and variety.
We offer a sample line from a top manufacturer with all colors fabrics and the newest styles. Most skirts on sale at about half price. Selected items from $3.50 to $6.80, originally up to $6.80, now reduced by 20 percent for bags full of value.
Store offers a fine selection of cloaks with special prices on long tourist coats for ladies and a great assortment of children's long cloaks in sizes 2 to 14 years. New arrivals include coats priced at 7 50 8 00 10 00 12 50 15 00 and 18 00.
The Taylor township trustee contest Joseph Fink against William Russell saw initial Board of Commissioners ruling in favor of the plaintiff on sufficient notice, then reversed to favor the defendant and dismiss the case. The dispute over notice legality led to a prompt Circuit Court appeal.
George E. Vincent notes pupils created compositions praising George Washington. The pieces describe Washington as father of the country who never lied, claiming he “did it with his hatchet” and shed tears when challenged.
An Emergency Medicine note promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm for sprains bruises burns and similar injuries claiming instant pain relief and healing in about one third the usual time. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store with promotional lines included.
A Seaton editor endorses Miona as a stomach remedy after his wife found relief and regained appetite. Local agency L A Riley & Son backs it and offers to refund if unsatisfied. The note accompanies a year end reminder about outstanding accounts and reminders to remit before New Year.
A.D. Riep urges Christian parents to invest all time and money in educating children in truthfulness and righteousness. He warns that neglect risks a child's eternal destiny, comparing success to stocks and bank accounts but stressing moral training as the surest dividend for this life and the next.
Clark County Citizen reports the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition will be held in Portland Oregon from June 1 to October 15 1905. The fair will cover 407 acres with a large lake and over 5 million dollars spent on the grounds and structures.
An advertisement offers a guaranteed cure for piles with itching bleeding and pain. It promises relief in 6 to 14 days and refunds money if the product fails to cure any case. The ad mentions a 50 cent stamp for mailing if the druggist does not carry the remedy.
The Democrat receives a letter from Prof. Chas. F. Briscoe of the University of Illinois Urbana, instructing in Botany and Bacteriology. He lectures and heads the laboratory, formerly teaching at the local Normal when begun and now making a notable success as a teacher.
The Corydon station sold 267 tickets and 50 at the Junction totaling 317. Attendees from New Albany and other Air Line points likely brought total county attendance to at least 500 for the St. Louis fair that ended on the Ist.
Rev. O D Moore of Harpersville New York recounts enduring agonies from a persistent cough brought on by a grip. He slept sitting up to ease breathing and tried many remedies until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds cured him.
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